Sponsors

Agile Communication Systems has been designing and providing advanced ground based tracking systems for over 30+ years. ACS also designs ISR systems with specialized camera sensors and tracking in harsh and GPS denied areas. In 2002 the company designed its first remote terminal capable of tracking LEO, MEO and GEO spacecraft. The company has been providing these services and specialized communication products to both commercial and government clients ever since. Redundant configuration and harsh weather environments are our specialty. Stop by Booth #9 to see the man-pack terminal that many companies are looking at for remote tracking of LEO and MEO satellites. For more information contact Victoria Battison at vbattison@agilecoms.com or call 408-659-8457

ArianeGroup develops and supplies innovative and competitive solutions for civil and military space launchers, with expertise in all aspects of state-of-the-art propulsion technologies. ArianeGroup is lead contractor for Europe’s Ariane 5 and Ariane 6 launcher families, responsible for both design and the entire production chain.

AvL Technologies, Inc. is a privately held US company specializing in the design, development and production of mobile satellite antennas and positioner systems. With corporate headquarters based in Asheville, North Carolina, and a regional office in the UK, AvL is able to offer superior service and support to customers around the world. AvL provides customers with positioner and complete antenna system products, product development and services that maximize the technical and commercial benefits for their customers with cost, performance, quality and reliability requirements.

Envistacom provides counterterrorism, cyber and communications solutions to U.S. and coalition partners in the aerospace, defense and intelligence communities. We deliver agile, secure technology solutions and subject-matter expertise to support mission critical operations.

We are a trusted partner in protecting military, civilians and critical infrastructure around the world. DWOSB

EXOLAUNCH (formerly ECM Space) is a leading European launch services provider and cluster integrator offering easy, cost-effective and regular access to space for small satellites.

Our proven flight heritage includes the successful organization and launch execution of 50+ international small satellites to sun-synchronous orbits, and we intend to launch over 60 more in 2019.

With a variety of launch opportunities (LEO, SSO, GTO/GEO) and focusing on the individual needs of each customer, our optimal solutions have enabled the visions of some of the world’s most ambitious start-ups, universities, commercial companies, space agencies and scientific institutions.

In addition to our launch services, we design and manufacture in-house 12U/16U CubeSat launch deployers and low-shock separation systems for micro-satellites. When combined with our launch services, this makes us a preferred partner in the NewSpace industry.

Our dynamic systems can handle a wide range of High G Shock and Vibration applications; Pyro- and Classic Shock, as well as Sine, Random, Sine-on-Random, Launch, Gunfire and Windmilling vibration. Our two most powerful shakers offer a combined 80,000 lbf in dual shaker mode for oversized and heavy test articles and structures. We offer Shock and Vibration testing at Temperature, from cryogenic to extreme heat and a Class 100,000 Clean Room environment for sensitive devices and systems.

GK Launch Services is a company established by Glavkosmos (a subsidiary of ROSCOSMOS State Space Corporation) and International Space Company Kosmotras. Its business is focused on setting-up and management of Soyuz-2 commercial launches from the Russian spaceports.

The key targets this joint venture aims at include advancing of commercial launch services, promotion of Russian launch vehicles on the world market, and strengthening the positions of Russia as the most competitive launch service provider.

Our key advantages are the recognized reliability and efficiency of Soyuz-2 which comprises the latest innovative engineering solutions.

At present, Soyuz is the only rocket in the world capable to execute manned space flights, and this fact is the best evidence of the proven reliability of the Russian launch vehicles.

GomSpace is a globally leading designer, integrator and manufacturer of high-end nanosatellites for customers in the academic, government and commercial markets.

Our positions of strength include systems integration, nanosatellite subsystems and advanced miniaturised radio technology. Our international team is devoted to understanding our customer’s requirements and deliver flawlessly.

We are listed in Stockholm (GOMX), headquartered in Denmark and have subsidiaries in Sweden, the US and Singapore. Currently 140 employees and serving customers in more than 50 countries.

Building on more than 50 years of on-orbit success, Harris Corporation is adapting technologies used on our high-performance sensors and payloads, satellite ground systems, and advanced data analytics capabilities for smallsat platforms to safely leverage NewSpace benefits for critical mission needs. End-to-end smallsat solutions from Harris are making it more practical and affordable to obtain resilient solutions in shorter time frames for more frequent intelligence. From sensor to decision, Harris’ small satellite solutions improve the affordability and resiliency of space missions that provide critical insights for a better world.

Harris Corporation is a leading technology innovator, solving customers’ toughest mission-critical challenges by providing solutions that connect, inform and protect. Harris supports government and commercial customers in more than 100 countries and has approximately $6 billion in annual revenue. The company is organized into three business segments: Communication Systems, Electronic Systems and Space and Intelligence Systems. Learn more at harris.com.

HawkEye 360 is a Radio Frequency (RF) data analytics company. We operate a first-of-its kind commercial satellite constellation to identify, process, and geolocate a broad set of RF signals. We extract value from this unique data through proprietary algorithms, fusing it with other sources to create powerful analytical products that solve hard challenges for our global customers. Our products include maritime domain awareness and spectrum mapping and monitoring; our customers include a wide range of commercial, government and international entities.

Hogan Lovells is a cutting-edge, end-to-end strategic legal practice for satellite system operators, investors, manufacturers, or other transaction parties. We work with those involved in “traditional” space, NewSpace, and government procurements, around the world.

We help companies take their satellite systems from drawing board to implementation, and safely navigate the multi-layered risks and issues they will face. We understand the technology, business, and regulatory issues ahead of you, and know the strategies necessary to achieve real world success. Acting as an integrated part of your team, we work to understand the challenges you face to structure the best transaction for you.

We have a robust inventory of winning resolutions, unparalleled complex deal experience, a cohesive global team approach, and deep industry expertise. We are pioneers alongside our entrepreneurial clients for their most innovative industry developments, providing practical legal solutions wherever your work takes you.

Innovate UK is the United Kingdom’s innovation agency and part of UK Research and Innovation, an organization that will ensure the UK maintains a world leading position in research and innovation. We work with people, companies and partner organizations to find and drive the science and technology innovations that will grow the UK economy. We fund, support and connect innovative businesses throughout the UK, helping to accelerate growth through innovation. Since 2007 we have committed over £2.5 billion to innovation and helped more than 8,500 organizations, adding an estimated £18 billion to the UK economy and creating 70,000 extra new jobs.

Meet fourteen of Britain’s most innovative small satellite companies — book 15 minute one to one meetings with delegation companies in our meeting room at the SmallSat conference.

Providing tools and services to the small satellite industry and related vertical industries, the Innovate UK small satellite delegation companies seek to develop partnerships, collaborations and connections with California businesses, researchers and investors. The delegation includes award-winning companies with global clients and investors, in funding stages ranging from seed funds to more mature companies seeking further growth and partnerships.

Providing tools and services to the small satellite industry and related vertical industries, the Innovate UK small satellite delegation companies seek to develop partnerships, collaborations and connections with California businesses, researchers and investors. The delegation includes award-winning companies with global clients and investors, in funding stages ranging from seed funds to more mature companies seeking further growth and partnerships.

To book individual one-to-one business meetings and to attend a presentation by delegation companies , please see:

Kratos is the leading global provider of turnkey enterprise-grade ground segment solutions that assure operations and communications performance across satellite, terrestrial and hybrid networks. Products include the Monics® family of industry-leading carrier monitoring; interference detection, geolocation and mitigation capabilities; EPOCH® IPS, the leading Command and Control (C2) product; COMPASS® for network monitoring and control and NeuralStar®SQM for end-to-end service management.

Kratos will demonstrate quantum®GND, an easy-to-use, out-of-the-box ground system for small satellites. The quantum family also includes quantumCMD, a C2 solution for small sat fleets or a single satellite, qFEP for front-end processing and qRadio for RF signal processing. quantumGND unifies these solutions into a pre-integrated, affordable, turn-key small sat ground system.

With experience spanning 300 missions over 30 years, Kratos assures secure management, delivery, and distribution of data and information from space and terrestrial-based platforms for defense, intelligence, government, and commercial satellite partners.

Marsh’s Space Projects team is a group of experienced multi-disciplined space experts that provide insurance and risk management solutions to the space industry enabling the management of risks, control of costs, and the realization of business objectives.

Marsh provides total risk management support throughout a space program lifecycle.

We specifically focus on tailoring solutions for the smallsat and newspace industry whose risk requirements are often very different in nature and require specific and innovative risk solutions.

Amongst others, the typically purchased lines of cover we are able to support you with include:

Since its establishment in 1884, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has especially played an important role in the space development in Japan, from the N-I rocket in 1970’s to current launch vehicles, H-IIA and H-IIB.

From 2007, MHI began to provide launch services for both commercial and government missions. Today, MHI is also working on the development of Japan’s next generation launch vehicle, H3, a much more customer-oriented launch vehicle scheduled to debut in 2020. To become the best player in the global market, MHI will continue to push our utmost efforts on development and sales activities for MHI Launch Services.

Moog is an industry leader in space avionics, actuation and mechanisms, propulsion, power, structures, shock and vibration control, and engineering services. The company has been committed to the space industry for over 60 years. For future space missions, Moog is investing significant resources into affordable space components, new propulsion test facilities, metal additive manufacturing, rad-hardened avionics, and innovative orbital maneuvering vehicles.

Orbital Systems LLC, now a part of the CPI Antenna Systems Division, designs and manufactures 6.1 meter and smaller LEO and MEO ground antenna systems used for Telemetry, Tracking and Control, Earth Observation satellite reception, Radar, Search and Rescue, and other specialty applications. Integrated RF subsystems in L, S, X, Ku, and Ka band, including single and multi-band feeds, upconverters, downconverters, and HPA’s. Delivering best in class antenna systems recognized in the industry for having high reliability, minimal maintenance, and lowest total cost of ownership. Visit our exhibit stand located in the auditorium lobby to learn more.

Relativity is the first autonomous rocket factory and launch services leader for satellite constellations. The company’s vision is to build the future of humanity in space–starting with rockets. Relativity’s platform vertically integrates intelligent robotics and 3D autonomous manufacturing technology to build the world’s first entirely 3D printed rocket, Terran 1. Terran 1 has 100x lower part count than traditional rockets, a radically simple supply chain, and is built from raw material to flight in less than 60 days with unparalleled iteration speed. Relativity deploys and resupplies satellite constellations with industry-defining lead time, flexibility, and cost, better connecting and securing our planet.

Relativity is backed by leading investors including Playground Global, Y Combinator, Social Capital, Phillip Spector formerly of Intelsat, and Mark Cuban. For more information, please visit https://www.relativityspace.com/.

We provide reliable access to satellites through our worldwide SSC Ground Station Network. We bring a complete portfolio of SATELLITE GROUND SEGMENT services for a wide variety of missions to commercial and government customers at every stage of the satellite’s lifecycle. As owner and operator of the world’s largest network of multi-mission ground stations, SSC offers unequalled Earth coverage in any orbit.

SSC operates the well-known Esrange Space Center; Europe’s largest LAUNCHING facility. From there SSC has launched more than sixty sounding ROCKETvehicles and provided a large variety of launching services to scientists and space organizations worldwide. We are now planning to launch small satellites. Moreover we design sounding rocket vehicles, stratospheric balloon systems and payloads.

Additionally, we offer complete space CONSULTANCY services to satellite operators and support all project phases, from designing and testing through to launch and operations.
Read more at www.sscspace.com. @SSCSpace

SSL is a leading provider of advanced spacecraft systems, with broad expertise to support commercial and government satellite operators and innovative space missions. The company designs and manufactures spacecraft for services such as direct-to-home television, video content distribution, broadband internet, mobile communications, in-orbit servicing, space exploration, and Earth observation. As a Silicon Valley innovator for 60 years, SSL’s advanced product line includes state-of-the-art small satellites, and sophisticated robotics and autonomous solutions for remote operations. SSL is a Maxar Technologies company (NYSE: MAXR; TSX: MAXR).

Over 30 years of space innovation an innovative approach to the design, build, launch and operation of satellites, has propelled Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) to the forefront of the small satellite industry. SSTL is committed to changing the economics of space and we continue to push the boundaries of the possible, exploiting advances in technologies, challenging conventions, and bringing affordable space exploration to our customers. SSTL delivers complete mission solutions for remote sensing, science, navigation and telecommunications as well as supplying avionics suites, and ground infrastructure. Our vertically integrated projects have given us a reputation for delivering to short schedules and within tight budgets. To date we have delivered more than 50 satellite missions to international customers. Based in Guildford, UK, SSTL employs 500 staff.

For almost thirty years, Teledyne Paradise Datacom have been supplying the satellite communications industry with innovative satellite modems and RF products. At SmallSat Sympoisum 2019, we are delighted to present yet another world first. QubeFlexTM is a software-defined modem that has beenspecifically designed for the low-earth orbit CubeSat and Smallsat markets. Providing support for CCSDS DVB-S2/S2X and CCSDS telemetry and Intelsat standards (including Viterbi/Reed Soloman error correction, interleaving and scrambling), QubeFlexTM is a future proof, low cost, solution that is ideal for CubeSat/Smallsat missions where the user needs a COTs alternative to designing and developing their own software defined radio (SDR). QubeFlexTM is protocol agnostic but includes explicit support for CCSDS, CubeSat Space Protocol (CSP) and AX.25 packet processing. QubeFlexTMinteroperablility has been proven with a number of well established, reliable, CubeSat/SmallSat transmitters which together provide a mission critical end to end solution.

Telespazio, a joint venture between Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%), is one of Europe’s leaders and one of the world’s main players in satellite solutions and services. Telespazio operates worldwide through numerous companies, and has a wide international network of space centres and teleports.

Telespazio is a leading company in key sectors for public institutions, business operators and consumers, with activities ranging from the design and development of space systems to the management of launch services and in orbit satellite control; from Earth observation services, integrated communication, satellite navigation and localisation, to scientific programmes.
Telespazio relies on a wealth of experience of the highest level, stemming from technological expertise acquired over 50 years of business practice. The Company’s experience is also drawn from the management of space infrastructure as well as from its qualified involvement in space programmes of great significance, including Galileo, EGNOS, Copernicus and COSMO-SkyMed.

Boeing is the world’s largest aerospace company. The top U.S. exporter, the company supports airlines and U.S. and allied government customers in 150 countries. Boeing products and services include commercial and military aircraft, satellites, weapons, electronic and defense systems, launch systems, advanced information and communication systems, performance-based logistics and training.

Tyvak is an industry-leading small satellite manufacturer and services provider, trusted by NASA, the DoD and international commercial customers to achieve mission success on time and within budget. The engineers tailor advanced small sat solutions by leveraging industry expertise and low-cost operating infrastructure. Tyvak understands the unique challenges and practically limitless features of small sats and are seasoned at creating solutions for a wide variety of advanced mission needs.

Viasat is a global communications company that believes everyone and everything in the world can be connected. For more than 30 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the world communicate. Today, the Company is developing the ultimate global communications network to power high-quality, secure, affordable, fast connections to impact people’s lives anywhere they are—on the ground, in the air or at sea. To learn more about Viasat, visit: www.viasat.com, go to Viasat’s corporate blog, or follow the Company on social media at: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter or YouTube.

Virgin Orbit provides affordable and reliable air launch solutions for the small sat industry with unparalleled level of flexibility and legendary Virgin customer service. We launch independently of traditional, US Government-controlled launch ranges, and operate through typical launch delay impediments. We boost imagination and improve life on earth by assisting our customers achieve their purpose-driven missions.

The industry leader, Walton Enterprises, Inc. (Walton De-Ice) delivers the most innovative and effective solutions to protect satellite networks from degradation and outages due to weather (snow, ice, rain, sand, hail and sun). For nearly four decades, Walton has designed and manufactured the highest performance and broadest line of De-Ice equipment available for satellite earth station and VSAT antennas.

Walton’s Plenum Hot Air De-Icing systems for antennas from 3.8 to 32m are the most powerful, controllable, and cost effective in the industry, with unique flexibility to use liquid propane, gas, or electric heating. Ice Quake and Snow Shield solutions protect antennas from 0.6 to 6.3 meters with both passive and heated options. The patented Ice Quake can enable up to 100-fold energy savings compared with conventional anti-ice pad solutions. In 2018, Walton is introducing the industry’s first Portable Radome for transportable, LEO/MEO, and VSAT terminals.